Paragliding / Hang gliding - Par Avion

Type: Adventure Sports

ParAvion Paragliding Centre has been registered with the British Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (BHPA), since 1989 and is one of the most respected and successful schools in the UK.

Our team of four Instructors is led by our CFI Trevor McLoughlin who took over the business in early 2005. He has since invested a lot of time and money in improving it; our shop and classroom have been completely gutted and redecorated.

Not only do we now have new furniture and carpets, we have a shop full of new stock too - if you've not been in to visit us for a while, you really should come and take a look - you'll be amazed at the changes (click here for pictures).

We may not be the biggest but we like to think we are one of the friendliest – the kettle is always on and the coffee and tea are free.

Feel free to call in anytime for a chat or a look round our shop - we have most things you're likely to need. There are videos you can watch and books for you to look at in our classroom if we're a little busy.

In summer, we're normally open seven days a week between 9.30am and 5.30pm. Occasionally we'll close for an hour or two, so if you're travelling any distance it's best to call us first. In winter we close on the odd non-flying day (especially Sundays) and occasionally we'll close for the afternoon, so it's even more important that you call.

We are situated in the lovely Wiltshire countryside on the A4, just outside the market town of Marlborough. We are less than two hours drive time from central London and we can be reached from Reading, Oxford, Southampton or Bristol in under an hour.

2007 Opening 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007

* In summer, we're normally open seven days a week between 9.30am and 5.30pm.
In winter we close on the odd non-flying day (especially Sundays).
Phone to check

Road Directions

Follow the A4 out of Marlborough heading west towards Devizes and Calne. Elm Tree Park is 1½ miles from Marlborough High Street on the right hand (north) side of the A4. We’re in the first building in front of you as you enter the Industrial Estate. Please park on the left where it says ParAvion Parking.